Sick season is pretty much in full swing and you can never do enough to keep germs at bay and your health a top priority. Hand sanitizing the crap out of yourself only gets you so far, and we already have discussed how your phone is basically a germ factory. What more can you actually […]
You have a lot to already worry about in regards to keeping your home safe, without adding smart home devices to the table. Unfortunately, the reality is pretty much every device you can connect to your home can potentially be hacked, which definitely jeopardizes your safety and that of your family. Unlike break-ins, where you […]
Hey, Disney fans! I’m sure ever since Disney announced back in September of 2017 that they were creating their very own streaming service, you’ve been dying to know all the details. Well, we’re inching closer to their official launch date of November 12, 2019, and here’s everything you need to know about Disney’s new streaming […]
It’s hardly news to realize that there’s always someone out there that’s going to find a way to abuse or manipulate technological advancements for a greater malevolent purpose. It is surprising to learn though that there’s disturbing data that points to smart home tech being abused by domestic abusers. A recent report released by The […]
The ’90s! It was a time of Jennifer Aniston hair, and also some of the other stuff that happened. Some of that stuff was tech! The ’90s were a truly special time in tech — the World Wide Web came into being, owning your own computer went mainstream, and there were no Facebooks or Googles to […]
I know a lot of moms that let their toddlers have unlimited access to an iPad, the TV, and even their iPhone. There is a new study out though that says too much time in front of screens can have dire consequences for your toddler, and that’s definitely concerning. The US Department of Health and Human Services […]
Technology is a beautiful thing, don’t get me wrong. There are so many technological advances we can credit with doing things such as improving our lives and prolonging our lifespans, but on the flip side to this, some technology we have is downright terrifying, in addition to being completely harmful. Let’s take a look at […]
You probably haven’t paid much mind to this, but if you’re on your phone at the dinner table constantly or if you come home from work and check out of your relationship by picking up one of your devices instead, it’s hurting you. And it’s hurting your most important relationship too. It might not seem […]
As someone who runs a technology site and also owns a business, it’s no easy feat going without technology for long, whether it be my iPhone, Macbook, or iPad. I also could not do what I do without technology. I’m constantly checking and sending emails, monitoring orders and statistics, designing patterns and media kits in […]
I’ll let you in on a little secret: I shoot everything on my iPhone. Every photo I take for Chip Chick, every photo I take for my personal business Bre Avery, every video I take too: all shot on my iPhone X. It’s not that I don’t know how to use a professional camera, I […]
One of the scariest things about the internet is that people can spread misinformation and feelings over data and facts, and get other people to follow suit and adopt their beliefs. Things quickly become frenzied. The whole anti-vaxxer debate is the most recent example of people perpetuating feelings over facts, and it’s pretty terrifying. Ironically […]
I’ve loved Polaroid ever since I was a little kid. Back in the 90s before we had smartphones and selfies, a Polaroid camera was the ultimate level of fun you could have. Polaroid, paired with my mom, inspired my initial love of photography, and this was before I was old enough to know about F-stops. […]
When I think of rugged in regards to a piece of technology, I think of products that can easily stand up to everyday wear and tear. I also think of something that I can use poolside without having to worry about water ruining my good time. Now, something that’s waterproof, dirtproof, snowproof, and can even […]
We seriously need to discuss smartphone etiquette because it seems this is increasingly lost on people. It’s something that I feel like everyone overlooks, and it something that can be hindering and even hurting the relationships with everyone around you. I’m not just talking about your coworkers and the person behind you in line at […]
Hello, 2019. I know they year is still young, but I’ve already gotten my hands on a lot of exciting tech products to share with you. Check out some of my favorite picks to help you start the new year off right! Drinkmate Drinkmate is going to be your new favorite tech product in your […]
I don’t know about you, but I have a whole graveyard of my old iPhones, and they’re taking up space in my junk drawer. I partially keep them all around in case I suddenly lose or destroy my current iPhone X and any of my backups, and I also partially keep them around because I […]
My house is covered in photos; of my family, of my husband, of my horses, of my dogs. Photos make my house feel like a home, and they also remind me that I have a lot of beautiful people and memories to be thankful for in my life on a daily basis. To me, photographs […]
Listen, I love Jeff Bezos. Why? Because he brought us all Amazon. Come on, you know what I mean. I know you also love nothing more than Priming something to yourself and only having to wait two days to get it in your hands, as opposed to the week or more we all had to […]
Fun fact: Amico means “friend” or “little buddy” in Italian. The Como Audio Amico Speaker really lives up to the name the company bestowed upon it, because it’s bound to be your new best friend. This stylish and wireless speaker really is going to be one of your new favorite pieces of tech, and it’s […]
If you missed out on my chat about why you really need to clean your phone, I’ll fill you in quickly here. Your phone is absolutely filthy. Germs reports that your phone is, disgustingly enough, TEN times filthier than a toilet seat. And you’re touching it just about 3,000 times every day… If that isn’t enough to make […]
After months and months of planning every single detail for your wedding, you’re only left with one more decision – where will you honeymoon? It’s becoming more and more common for people not to go on their honeymoon directly after their big day. You still have to go eventually and you don’t want to risk […]
